Status:
valid
Authors:
Staner
Source:
cmp
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 13: 69 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000727750
Common Names
- Humbert's St. John's Wort
- Hypericum Humbertii
- Humbert's Hypericum
Description
Hypericum humbertii (also called Humbert's St. John's Wort, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It typically grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky slopes, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has yellow flowers, and its leaves are oblong and lanceolate.
Uses & Benefits
Hypericum humbertii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: The flowers of Hypericum humbertii are yellow in color and have five petals. They are typically 1-2 cm in diameter. Seed: The seeds of Hypericum humbertii are small, black and oval in shape. Seedlings: The seedlings of Hypericum humbertii are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypericum humbertii is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in pots in a cold greenhouse. Cuttings should be taken in summer and rooted in a cold frame or in pots in a cold greenhouse.
Where to Find Hypericum humbertii
Hypericum humbertii can be found in the Himalayas, India, and Nepal.
Hypericum humbertii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypericum humbertii?
Hypericum humbertii
What is the common name of Hypericum humbertii?
Humbert's St. John's-wort
What is the natural habitat of Hypericum humbertii?
It is found in the mountains of central and southern Europe
Species in the Hypericum genus
Species in the Hypericaceae family
Cratoxylum arborescens,
Cratoxylum cochinchinense,
Cratoxylum formosum,
Cratoxylum glaucum,
Cratoxylum maingayi,
Cratoxylum sumatranum,
Eliea articulata,
Harungana madagascariensis,
Harungana montana,
Harungana montana,
Harungana rubescens,
Hypericum abilianum,
Hypericum aciferum,
Hypericum acmosepalum,
Hypericum acostanum,
Hypericum addingtonii,
Hypericum adenotrichum,
Hypericum adpressum,
Hypericum aegypticum,
Hypericum aethiopicum,
Hypericum afrum,
Hypericum amblyocalyx,
Hypericum amblysepalum,
Hypericum andjerinum,
Hypericum androsaemum,
Hypericum annulatum,
Hypericum apiculatum,
Hypericum apricum,
Hypericum armenum,
Hypericum asahinae,
Hypericum ascyron,
Hypericum asperuloides,
Hypericum asperulum,
Hypericum assamicum,
Hypericum athoum,
Hypericum atomarium,
Hypericum attenuatum,
Hypericum aucheri,
Hypericum augustinii,
Hypericum australe,
Hypericum aviculariifolium,
Hypericum baccharoides,
Hypericum balearicum,
Hypericum balfourii,
Hypericum barbatum,
Hypericum beanii,
Hypericum beccarii,
Hypericum bellum,
Hypericum benghalense,
Hypericum bequaertii,